Thursday, November 10, 2011

Why we love him so

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

From Last week of June 2011

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

From Samson's Day 7.13

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
From July 26, 2011

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.

From 2011-02-13

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

From Samson

And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
From Memorial Day 2011

--Beth Norman Harris

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your dog is really cute!

Deirdre Honner said...

Thanks Lizzy. He is a precious being, for sure.

kristiealison said...

He is a beautiful dog. love dogs. (and way easier than kids!)
~ alison

Deirdre Honner said...

:) Thanks for stopping by Alison.